Coming Summer 2012REACH is a unique school re-entry program that can be utilized for children of any age from pre-school through high school. It can be adjusted to meet the individual needs of each student. REACH provides information and tools necessary for parents and school personnel to assist a child returning to their school and community after a burn injury or illness.
How REACH Can Help Parents, Kids, Schools and Medical Professionals
The REACH program provides:
- Tools to help manage a child's transition from injury or illness to returning to school
- Information on potential challenges a recovering child may face
- Tips for creating a safe and welcoming environment in the classroom and school
- Early warning signs that a child may be struggling
- Stories of how others have handled similar experiences
- Activities, lesson plans, and discussion points to prepare the returning child and classmates
- Resources to coordinate communication between parents, teachers, counselors, healthcare professionals, and other care providers
- A convenient web-based program with online videos, handouts, activities, and tips on topics that are common challenges during the return to school, including:
- Beginning or returning to school
- School changes (changing schools or districts, moving from one grade to another, changing teachers, etc.)
- Going out in public
- Managing questions and stares
- Meeting new people
- Managing upset
- Teasing and bullying
- Stress management
